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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the C.I.O.?

2. Who receives insurance money from Mary's death?

3. Who has the union groups' charters revoked?

4. How much money does Mary receive from the accident compensation plan?

5. Who visits Mary and Mike in the spring?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 1 of Part 4, which character becomes the third generation's main character of the story line? Describe this character.

2. Explain why voting for the Socialist Party would be in line with Mike's concerns about the mill at this point.

3. At the beginning of Part 4, Chapter 11, what is happening to unions in steel towns? What does this mean for union workers such as Dobie?

4. What suggestions do Joe and Dorta have for Mary to take care of her children? Is Dorta's suggestion based on logic or emotion?

5. What situation leads to Dobie moving back to Pittsburgh? What job does he take? What historic event happens in the country around this time?

6. Who comes in from New York for George's funeral? What feelings does Dobie express about living and working in Braddock to Mikie? What does this once again say about Dobie's resolve?

7. How does Dobie's private life change during the Depression? What happens in his work life?

8. At the end of Pat 2, Chapter 14, what happens after George goes out drinking the day before Anna's baby's christening?

9. What happens after the rank -and-file delegates meet from different lodges? What does the union do to help the bargaining committees? Why is the unions' stance unfair?

10. What does the company remind the workers of during mid-term elections? What is the name of the candidate that Mike votes for in the election? What could happen as a result of Mike's choice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which main character's story is told in Part I? What are this character's expectations for a life in America? Are the expectations realistic?

Essay Topic 2

Dobie represents the third generation immigrant. Describe Dobie's childhood after his father's death. What characteristics are "forged" in Dobie from his childhood experiences that will hold him in good stead as a man?

Essay Topic 3

What characteristics does George have which would be valuable in running a successful business? Which characteristics would be a detriment? Explain.

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